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Residents urged to get accurate information, keep an open mind about proposed trail I’ve never heard anyone say they’re anywhere near ready to condemn property.” Mayor Tim Sessoms

I’d say forget the trails before I’d say to condemn someone’s property.” Sue Beeson, member of Trails Committee

by STEVE HUFFMAN SUMMERFIELD – No immediate action was taken, but most in attendance seemed to leave Wednesday’s meeting of Summerfield’s Trails and Open Space Committee with a better understanding of a proposed trail.

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An armed robbery occurred at the Food Lion in Stokesdale on March 13.

Battle of Guilford Courthouse

STOKESDALE – Thursday, March 13, began as a normal day for employees of the Food Lion in the Kings Crossing Shopping Center on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale. At about 6:55 a.m., however, the day took a downward turn when a man described at the time as Hispanic, 6 feet tall and weighing between 200 and 230 pounds came into the store and asked for a piece of

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Performers, spectators gather to commemorate 233rd anniversary of Revolutionary War battle

News in brief................................2

by STEVE HUFFMAN

Summerﬁeld Town Council ........6

NW GREENSBORO – The cool and rainy weather last Sunday managed something the British army couldn’t when it battled here 233 years ago. It forced the local militia into a hasty retreat from the grounds of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. “We’re trying to beat the rain,” said David Carpenter as he and other members of the Guilford Mi-

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litia loaded equipment into a trailer shortly before noon on March 16. The weather was much more inviting the previous day, when hordes of spectators turned out for the annual re-enactment and Battle of Guilford Courthouse observance. In addition to the battle re-enactments, the event offered Revolutionary War music, a wreath-laying ceremony, and a volley of flintlock musket fire.

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Business Notes .......................... 10 Bits & Pieces .............................. 10 Crime/Incident Report ............. 13 Tom Flood is a member of the Guilford Courthouse Fife & Drum Corps, a group of musicians who participated in the March 15 re-enactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Photo by Steve Huffman/NWO

Student Proﬁles ......................... 14 Community Calendar.............. 15 Grins & Gripes ........................... 17 Classiﬁeds ................................. 19 Index of Advertisers .................23

NEWS in brief  CORRECTION

On page 3 of our March 14-20, 2014 issue, we wrote that the bridge which is being replaced on Bunch Road is at the southern end of Bunch Road, but it’s actually at the eastern end. Additionally, the 10’-wide footpath referred to in the article is not directly associated with the A&Y Summerfield South project, as was stated, but with future plans for a proposed Piedmont Greenway that would head west/south-

west from that general area. “The proposed A&Y route is northeast of the bridge and Reedy Fork Creek, and the Piedmont Greenway could tie in well to the A&Y route in this general area,” said Summerfield’s town manager, Scott Whitaker. “It’s another reason that this proposed westerly part of the A&Y route through the Greensboro watershed is so attractive – it’s potentially a great leg to the Piedmont Greenway too.”

Albert announces resignation STOKESDALE – Gary Albert, who was appointed to the Stokesdale Town Council in January, announced his resignation at the end of the March 13 council meeting. A retired business owner, Albert was

appointed by the council to serve the remaining two years of Randy Braswell’s four-year term after Braswell was elected mayor in November. Apologizing for resigning so soon after his appointment, Albert explained

that his wife had recently been diagnosed with a serious illness. He said he wanted to travel with her while she was healthy enough to do so, and to be available to care Gary Albert for her as her medical needs increase over time. Council members who responded to an email say they have not yet discussed how they will proceed with filling the seat that is now vacant for the second time in three months, but council mem-

ber Bill Jones says he sees no urgency in filling the position. Since there are no formal guidelines in place for how a council member should be appointed when a seat is vacated, council member Frank Bruno says he would like to establish some guidelines not only for the current council, but for future councils. “We have some great applicants who’ve already expressed an interest in the position, and I’d love to see us interview and discuss qualifications so we can make the best decision for our town as we fill this vacancy,” said Vicki White-Lawrence, who was elected to the council in November.

School year extended – again GUILFORD COUNTY – No sooner had students settled into their school day on March 17, after having had a two-hour delay, than Guilford County Schools

announced they would be dismissed two hours early due to predictions of sleet and freezing rain. The volatile winter weather last week

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resulted in schools being closed the following day, March 18, which brought the total school days missed this academic year to 10. Jan. 23 was the first makeup day this year, and Monday, March 31 will be another makeup day. Four additional makeup days have

been scheduled for the week of April 14-18, which was to have been spring break (schools will remain closed on April 18, which is Good Friday).

Jones appointed as district judge

Other makeup days have been scheduled on June 11, 12, 13 – and the latest school closing on March 18 will be made up on Monday, June 16.

‘Tis the season ... for budgeting NW GUILFORD COUNTY – Oak Ridge’s finance committee, chaired by John Jenkins, will meet on Monday, March 25 to continue discussions on the 2014-2015 FY budget. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. at the town hall, 8315 Linville Road, and the public is invited. The finance committee plans to present a preliminary budget to the Oak Ridge Town Council at its meeting on Thursday, April 3. Public hearings for input on the budget are scheduled for the May 1 and June 5 town council meetings, after which the council hopes to adopt the budget for next fiscal year. After receiving input from the town council, finance officer, and the town’s finance committee, Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker is preparing a line-item draft budget for next fiscal year, which will be available on March 31. There will be a period for public

comments on the draft budget at the April 8 town council meeting, April 21 finance committee meeting, and May 13 town council meeting. The final draft budget for Summerfield will be presented at a special called town council meeting on May 27, at which time citizens will have another opportunity for input.

Randle Jones

STOKESDALE – Randle Jones, 55, was one of four district court judges appointed by Gov. Pat McCrory on March 11. Jones will serve the remaining two years of Judge Sherry Alloway’s term.

Jones served on the Stokesdale Town Council from 1991 to 2013, and was the town’s mayor

A public hearing on the budget will be held at the Summerfield Town Council meeting on June 10, after which the council anticipates adopting the budget for next fiscal year. Visit www.summerfieldgov.com to view a detailed budget calendar for Summerfield.

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for 18 of those years. He did not seek re-election when his term ended last November. Prior to his recent appointment as district court judge, Jones worked as a private practice attorney in High Point. He has served as assistant district attorney for Prosecutorial District 17A and as assistant public defender for Prosecutorial District 18. He has also worked as a police attorney, and worked for the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department for eight years in various roles, including deputy,

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March 11 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES  Mayor Tim Sessoms opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Councilman Mike Adams was out of town and Jim Secor, attorney, was attending in place of Town Attorney Bill Hill.

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Fifteen citizens spoke during the Public Comments period, which allows up to five minutes per speaker.  Dwayne Crawford said he had spoken with several people after the Feb. 11 council meeting who shared his concerns about how proposed revisions to the pubic nuisance ordinance and the abandoned vehicle ordinance were left. Crawford advised the council to either provide a clear directive for what needed to be done to the revisions to meet the intent of them – or drop, rather than indefinitely table, them.  Dan Collison introduced himself as a Jamestown resident, a pastor, and a former candidate for the 6th Congressional District seat. Collison recently withdrew from the Congressional race and said he gave his support to Mark Walker. “Mark is a solid conservative, fiscally, socially and legislatively,” Collison said. “He is a man of principle, integrity and self-sacrifice. ‘People before politics’ is his campaign slogan and he will be a champion for us in the Washington sphere.”  Bill Stafford, whose property is near the community park on Centerfield Road, spoke about a proposed trail route that was presented at the Feb. 11 meeting. The proposed route would cross Stafford’s private property. “I’m very mad about it (the proposed route). My daddy had that property since 1948. I’m going to see the trail right through the woods,” Stafford said. “As far as I’m concerned, y’all are vultures. It’s no less than stealing. You might have a law to

steal, but that doesn’t mean you have to. This thing is going to cause a lot of problems – theft and everything else – ’cause they are going to see everything everybody has got … You said nobody would see it from their bathroom window, but Tim Nelson can see it from his bathroom window. You all ain’t heard the end of this.”  Debbie Stafford, Bill’s wife, echoed her husband’s views about the proposed trail. “You don’t have the right to come in and condemn our property with a flippant attitude,” she told the council. “My grandchildren go out there every week and play. You’re going to have thugs walking down that trail, looking to see what we have got back there. You’re going to have molesters back there. Not one of you is more important than my grandchildren. “There are a lot of other paths you

could take to put in this trail without destroying my family’s property and privacy … You need to search your hearts and find another way around it,” Stafford implored.  Frank Ficca asked if wood from the structure that is to be demolished beside the Gordon Hardware store would be recycled. Town Manager Scott Whitaker said the town would use as much of the wood as possible, and consider options for the remaining wood. “We certainly would like to see it go to use. We have no intention of discarding it,” said Whitaker.  Mark Mortensen referenced the signs on Bunch Road indicating a portion of the road at the lower end (near Pleasant Ridge Road) would be closed as of March 17. Mortenson called DOT and said he was told it would be closed through Oct. 1 for a bridge replacement. “This is America – seven months to build a bridge?” Mortenson asked, saying he hoped this bridge work was not being done to make Bunch Road a major access road to the future I-73 on/

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off ramp on N.C. 150. Whitaker said the replacement bridge was independent of the I-73 project and offered to show Mortenson detailed maps of where the on/off ramp would be built.  Cheri Pikett encouraged the town to wait until funding is secured before it starts building the proposed trail, adding that private property owners should have a say in having a trail easement. Pickett asked if more information about the capital projects the town is discussing could be posted on the town’s website. Whitaker said the projects will be outlined in the line item draft budget that will be ready on March 31 (and posted at www.summerfieldgov.com). Lastly, Pickett encouraged the council to work on getting water for the fire department, and to realize that after U.S. 220 is widened, another fire station above Spotswood Road might be needed.  Chip Person of Stanley Huff Road, who at the Feb. 11 council meeting spoke in opposition to the proposed public nuisance ordinance revisions, said he realized you couldn’t just pick on someone after they had written and presented something, so he offered to serve on a committee and “help fix” the proposed revisions. “I don’t like nuisances and I don’t like people telling me what to do,” Person emphasized, adding he was against taking private property for a trail against property owners’ will. “Quite frankly, when you take somebody’s property from them for the public good, it ought to be for the public good. Their land is no longer private.” Thanking Person for his comments, Mayor Sessoms directed him to the town’s website where he could submit his volunteer application.  Don Wendelken said with all the projects the town was tackling (i.e., A&Y Trail and Gordon property purchase) as well as those which would affect the town (I-73 construction and commercial development on N.C. 150), government transparency was imperative. Wendelken said he tries to keep

citizens updated via his website, but urged the town to provide more information and citizens to be involved and informed.  Referencing the Gordon property acquisition, Gail Dunham said the town had proceeded without citizen input, had taken 15 months to disclose its plans, and assessments on the Gordon property were not adequate. To get more information, she had been forced to submit public record requests, she said. “The Gordon legacy is going to be that people were thrown out of their homes in the worst winter in decades,” she added. “The 90-day notice was not the thing to do.”

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On the issue of trails, Dunham said acquiring easements should be the first step. “Doing design first and then easements will lead to eminent domain. I am not opposed to walking and biking trails, but I am totally opposed to condemning property,” Dunham said. The town would have many challenges in building a “Cadillac trail” that would ultimately cost about $1 million a mile, and citizens were not on board with it, she added.

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 Adrian Williamson said the town had engaged in one project after another over the last several years. “It has been spend, spend, spend, and we don’t even have time to catch up,” he said. When people moved to Summerfield, they left sidewalks and trails behind and there wasn’t “a restaurant on every corner,” Williamson said, adding that he felt Summerfield should remain a rural community. Williamson also said that “three weeks and one day” after he spoke at the Feb. 11 council meeting (in opposition to the abandoned vehicles ordinance), he was visited by John Ganus, the town’s enforcement officer.

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Continuing, Williamson said that a Greensboro city trail is right at the end of his property (on Lewiston Road), and he has come home before and found

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people from the trail standing in his back yard. Trash, beer cans, liquor bottles, clothing and sex books were among the things he said he has found on the trail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything we have done costs money and it is going to cost money to keep these trails up. I think we have enough trails â&#x20AC;Ś and we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever had a project that has come in under the largest amount (budgeted),â&#x20AC;? Williamson said. ď Ž Paul Lambrecht, chairman of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trails and Open Space Committee, apologized for using the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;hermitâ&#x20AC;? when referring to Bill Stafford, who owns property near the community park end of the proposed trail route. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I totally used the wrong word,â&#x20AC;? Lambrecht said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I wanted to say was someone who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the outdoors. If you look up the word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hermit,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; it is actually the definition of someone who goes into seclusion for religious purposes â&#x20AC;Ś so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s totally off what I wanted to say.â&#x20AC;? Lambrecht also apologized to Tim Nelson, another property owner near the community park end of the proposed trail route. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Nelson totally proved me wrong because last Sunday he invited me over and you could see the trail from his bathroom window,â&#x20AC;? Lambrecht said. He assured everyone that the committee was listening to their concerns about the proposed trail, and thanked Bill and Debbie Stafford for coming to the meeting.

ď Ž Tim Jones, who spoke in opposition to the proposed nuisance ordinance revisions at the Feb. 11 council meeting, said he was still bothered by them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have this understanding of the constitution that we are protected from search and seizures. I question how the town can so easily enter onto someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property without due process, and without an opportunity to face their accuser,â&#x20AC;? Jones said Referencing Adrian Williamsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earlier statement that he had been visited by the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enforcement officer a few weeks after publicly opposing the proposed ordinance revisions, Jones said he would hate to be punished for just speaking his mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am concerned about the direction Summerfield is headed in,â&#x20AC;? Jones continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These trails â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what is the hurry? It seems to me there are plenty of (trail) facilities. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to see the town recklessly spend money. Some of these folks paid for their land with blood and sweat and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to show up and tell them what they can do with their property. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak for everyone else, but I want to be left alone,â&#x20AC;? Jones said. ď Ž John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Day, a member of the Trails and Open Space Committee, said no one on the committee had discussed condemning property for the trail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we have done the best we can to lay out a trail based on all the dynamics we were given,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Day said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where is this trail going to go? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not an easy thing to figure out where the best route is. All of our meetings have had advisors â&#x20AC;Ś there are a lot of constraints that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think anyone here is aware of.â&#x20AC;?

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Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Day invited everyone to the committee meeting the following evening, and then emphasized, â&#x20AC;&#x153;None of us have ever suggested that we seize anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property. I am completely against that.â&#x20AC;? ď Ž Paul Voight voiced concern about the dilapidated structure beside the Gordon Hardware store, and urged the council to either â&#x20AC;&#x153;shore it upâ&#x20AC;? or tear it down before it falls or is blown down and hurts someone. Voight also said he has purchased property in another state, and someday plans to move there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The town Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to, they work together,â&#x20AC;? Voight said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here, everybody works against each other. In 1986 when I came here, this was a pretty place. Now everyone is clashing.â&#x20AC;? For coverage of the remainder of the council meeting, including discussion of the 2014-2015 FY budget, a presentation of the process the town followed in deciding to purchase the 16.1-acre Gordon property, discussion of a council retreat and more, visit www.nwobserver.com or look for it next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issue.

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The concert takes place on Sunday, March 23 from 3 p.m. to midnight at the Blind Tiger in Greensboro. A number of bands, including Fractyl/Dactyl, Quinn Haydn Flagg, The Scorchin’ Sons, Balahougan and more are slated to appear. Food and raffle prizes will also be available. The cost is $10. For more information visit Pound Puppy Tattoos Studio on Facebook.

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located in the building across from Suntrust Bank. In an effort to raise funds to renovate the building, Novak is sponsoring a March of Paws benefit concert.

GREENSBORO – According to the Humane Society, about 2.7 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs — about one every 11 seconds — are put down in U.S. shelters each year. Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Photo courtesy of ma Cares Network has been Representatives of ma Cares present their pledge of $10,000 to working to address Red Dog Farm Animal and Rescue Network on March 14. this problem and has helped rescue and re-home over 1,700 On Friday, March 14, ma Cares animals since its inception in 2006. presented a $2,500 check to Red Dog Some of these animals need extra TLC Farm Animal Rescue Network to cover to prepare them to find their forever veterinary costs for animals in their care homes, and that’s where ma Cares has who are sick or injured. The funds will stepped in to assist. be used to treat small animals such as

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dogs and cats and will be replenished each quarter through the end of 2014, for a total donation of $10,000. Lauren Riehle, RDF’s executive director, says “We’re so grateful to ma Cares because their support will allow us to seek treatment for sick or injured animals who might not otherwise be considered adopt-

able. They’re literally helping us give these animals a second chance at life.” ma Cares invites the community to get involved also. Checks may be written to Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network with Red Dog Relief by ma Cares in the memo line, and mailed to 5836 BurMill Club Road, Greensboro, NC 27410.

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Candidates’ forum, March 25 GUILFORD COUNTY – Conservatives for Guilford County (C4GC) will host a candidates’ forum on Tuesday, March 25, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Regional Realtors Association building, 23 Oak Branch Drive in Greensboro.

All candidates running for local, state and judicial offices have been invited to participate. Attendees will be offered a unique opportunity to meet a number of candidates and hear firsthand their

views and positions on current issues. C4GC is a nonpartisan alliance of local citizens concerned with the level of growth, regulation, taxation and spending of and by governments at every level. More information about this event and organization can be found at the Conservatives for Guilford County Facebook site, www.myC4GC.com, or by calling Jodi Riddleberger at (336) 508-5610.

Medicine drop-off National Poison Prevention Week is March 16-22, and Safe Kids North Carolina will once again spearhead Operation Medicine Drop, a state-wide blitz of events where the public can safely and conveniently dispose of unused or expired prescription or over-the-counter medications. “Any medication that is expired or no longer needed – whether it be over-thecounter drugs, prescriptions, samples or pet medication – will be accepted and destroyed, no questions asked,” Safe Kids North Carolina Director Kelly Ransdell said. There were no Operation Medicine Drop events scheduled for the northwest area, but Med-Toss, a take-back pre-

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RE-ENACTMENT ...continued from p. 1 Carpenter is a captain with the Guilford Militia, members of which perform living history shows. About five times a year they engage in programs David Carpenter at Guilford Battleground; the two-day re-enactment occurs every March and is one of their favorite events. Carpenter said the idea is to show the public how people lived, ate and dressed in the 18th century. Carpenter describes members of the militia who fought at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781, as a fearsome lot made up of farmers and others who lacked formal military training.

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$258 in cash. No one was injured, and the suspect was in and out of the store in about four minutes. Billy Michael Sutton, 34, of 2901 Sutton Martinsville Road in Greensboro, was arrested on March 18 and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon. Sutton’s bail was set at $25,000.

30 were killed or wounded. Lord Charles Cornwallis, the British commander, was surely speaking in part of the militia when he said, “I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons.” Though the British won the battle, it came at a cost of about 25 percent of their 1,900 troops. Carpenter said at the time of the Revolutionary War, men between the ages of 16 and 60 were required to belong to the militia. “That’s how you paid your taxes,” he said. Militia members weren’t the only volunteers involved in last weekend’s re-enactments. Tom Flood and other members of the Guilford Courthouse Fife & Drum Corps performed. Flood said members of the Corps are often mistaken for British re-enactors because the musicians wear bright red coats (members of the Continental Army wore blue). He explains that during the Revolutionary War, musicians wore colors opposite of the rest of the army. The musicians played an intricate role in the fighting by sounding when to charge, retreat and more. Music was often the only means of communication during battle. “Everything from reveille to taps,” Flood said of the typical day of a Revolutionary War military musician.

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MARCH 12 | A resident of Heather Ridge Court in northern Greensboro reported a person in Virginia was using her credit card to make purchases. MARCH 13 | CVS Pharmacy of Summerfield reported someone tried to fraudulently fill a prescription.

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MARCH 11 | A resident of Oak Forest Court in Summerfield reported a known person slapped him in the head.

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY MARCH 11 | A resident of Wilson Farm Road in Summerfield reported an unknown person spray-painted the community well house. MARCH 14 | An employee of Eagle Physicians on N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge reported an unknown person keyed the passenger side of her vehicle while it was parked at the medical practice. An estimated $750 worth of damage was done to the paint job.

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Best vacation ever: Cruise through the Baltic Sea/eastern Europe Years in the northwest area: 3 Dream job: Engineer Interesting/fun fact: Been to over 15 different countries Rituals/Superstitions: I have to string and tape my own sticks Lacrosse Coach Mark Goldsmith’s comments: “Max is a quiet leader who excels at the faceoff ‘X’. He is one of the top 5 faceoff men in the state.”

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MORGAN FUQUAY, junior Hometown: Summerfield Toughest class: AP Pre-Calculus Extracurricular activities: Showcase travel softball, Beta Club, Embracing Leadership & Diversity through Athletics program (ELDA) Favorite food: Shrimp Favorite band: Blake Shelton Favorite movie: “Soul Surfer” Best vacation: Ocean Lakes in Myrtle Beach Years lived in northern area: All my life Dream job: Pediatric nurse Fun fact: I swallowed two pennies when I was 9 years old; they got lodged in my throat and I had to have them surgically removed. Nickname: “Mo,” “Lil’ Mo” Position on the team: Outfield / captain Softball Coach Russ Dorrell’s comments: “She keeps the team together and on track and is always willing to do whatever it takes to make a difference in a game.”

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detective, sergeant and lieutenant. The bar for the 18th Judicial District submitted names of five local attorneys to Gov. McCrory to consider for the seat vacated by Alloway, who retired last year. “I am very flattered and honored,” Jones said after receiving word of his appointment. As to what made him stand out among the five lawyers the bar had recommended, he says it may have been the breadth of his experience. “I’ve been in law enforcement, been a police attorney, and have done civil litigation, I’ve been a labor lawyer, was a public defender for 13 years and I was a prosecutor for over a year – and then in private practice, I’ve tried cases ranging from capital murder to trespassing. I’ve also done appellate work,” Jones said. “I also think something that was probably an advantage for me was that

I had been a mayor for 18 years and presided over countless quasi-judicial proceedings. That enabled me to have a good judicial temperament,” Jones added. The former Stokesdale mayor is in the process of closing down his private practice, and hopes to be sworn in as district court judge sometime in April. According to the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts, civil cases such as divorce, custody, child support and cases involving less than $10,000 are heard in district court, along with criminal cases involving misdemeanors and infractions. The trial of a criminal case in district court is always without a jury. The district court also hears juvenile cases involving children under the age of 16 who are delinquent and children under the age of 18 who are undisciplined, dependent, neglected or abused.

Highway 158 Bypass discussion gets underway STOKESDALE – About 30 people attended a meeting at the Stokesdale Town Hall on March 17 to learn more about the alternative routes being proposed by

the NCDOT for the U.S. 158 Bypass in Stokesdale. Some attendees also submitted their applications to serve on a U.S. 158 Committee, whose members will be

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appointed by the town council. “The next step will be to have the council review and approve the applications and have the committee set up their meeting schedule,” said Frank Bruno, Stokesdale’s mayor pro tem. The U.S. 158 Committee will be charged with coming up with a recommendation for a preferred bypass route that will initially be presented to the town council, and eventually to NCDOT. Of the alternative routes on the table, council member Vicki White-Lawrence said, “People who were at the meeting didn’t necessarily like any of the choices (for routes), but they are what we have to deal with.” After the town council appoints volunteers to serve on the committee, a meeting schedule will be publicized and all Stokesdale citizens will be encouraged to attend and participate.

23,000 vehicles travel on this section of the highway each day. That number is projected to increase to as many as 57,000 vehicles per day in 2035, and the road was not designed to accommodate such high traffic levels. DOT expects to complete the environmental assessment for the U.S. 158 project, which is broken down into three sections, in February 2015. The following year, the department will develop roadway designs for Sections A and B, which will involve widening the highway from two lanes to four lanes, and design options for Section C, which will involve constructing a bypass around Stokesdale, since NCDOT cannot widen U.S. 158 in that area without significantly impacting the central business district. The final environmental document – the Finding of No Significant Impact – is scheduled to be complete in October 2016.

According to NCDOT’s website, the purpose of the U.S. 158 project is to improve motorist safety and help traffic flow more efficiently along a nearly 20-mile section of U.S. 158.

Section A, which is 5.1 miles long, begins just north of U.S. 421/Business 40/N.C. 150 and ends at Belews Creek Road in Forsyth County. It is slated to begin right-of-way acquisition in fiscal year 2018 and go to construction after 2020.

The section has a high percentage of truck traffic and a high crash rate, the DOT reports. Currently, as many as

NCDOT is not scheduled to start purchasing property or begin construction on Sections B and C until after 2020.

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GRINS to...  Cathy Gold and the trainers at Gold Standard Fitness in Summerfield. They are encouraging, inspiring and awesome!  The new Crossroads Pharmacy in Kings Crossing Shopping Center in Stokesdale! Everyone is incredibly nice. I inquired about moving my prescriptions and they handled everything. They are superior to any pharmacy I have used and they deliver for free.  The neighbor who set my recycle can back up after wind knocked it over. I have balance issues and have a difficult time. My can was up before I could figure out how to deal with it.  The nice woman, “Sherri,” who paid for my two hamburgers at Center Grove Grill on Tuesday. I was behind her in line waiting to get my order and it was a delightful surprise!  The builder, contractor and financer of the home being built in Windward at Belews Landing for stepping up to help a disabled vet build his home.  Todd Michel, who is always willing to help out his neighbors. Most recently,

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 The drivers in Highland Grove who go way past the 25 mph speed limit. And to law enforcement for doing nothing about it.  The person who thinks it’s OK for dogs to bark at night. This noise is a public nuisance. The owners should be fined. If the barking persists, the dogs should be confiscated.  The Northern Guilford High administrators for forcing kids to stand out in the freezing rain for a half hour and beyond until their late buses arrived.

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he plowed driveways and picked up a stranded neighbor without hesitation. We are all very grateful and appreciate his kindness.  The NCDOT. After digging a 2-footdeep trench through my entire front yard with a grader to plow away the snow, they sent a team of eight guys, two dump trucks, and a bulldozer to fix and reseed. I’m still shocked.  Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker for all the effort he puts forth on behalf of our town. Scott gives up many evenings with his family and is always prepared for every meeting he attends.  Mr. Tickle for clearing our driveway after the first snowstorm and to the unidentified man and his tractor who cleared our driveway in Southern Woods off Highway 158 after the second storm. Neither would take any pay.  The parking lot crew at Summit Oak Ridge Church. They discovered my van had a flat tire while I was in church and filled it with air before I knew anything was even wrong. Thanks for caring!  Dr. Julie Dudak of the Village Vet. Our Yorky was extremely sick and we thought we might lose him. Dr. Julie was compassionate and explained everything to us. He is back to bossing the big dogs around!

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TRAIL ...continued from p. 1 And a better appreciation for the value of keeping lines of communication open. “Through this whole process, I’ve wanted to correct some misinformation out there,” said Town Manager Scott Whitaker, speaking to a crowd of about 25 gathered at Town Hall on March 12. Committee Chairman Paul Lambrecht encouraged residents to “get one-on-one information” from those involved with the project instead of basing opinions on rumors. Whitaker invited those with concerns about a proposed trail, which would extend the A&Y Greenway from a future tunnel under U.S. 220 to the community park on Centerfield Road, to come by Town Hall and view maps of the trail route. Those involved in developing the proposed trail route emphasized that little about the trail is etched in stone. There’s even a possibility it won’t be built at all. Wednesday’s gathering followed a town council meeting the previous evening in which several residents voiced concerns about the trail during a public

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comments session. Among them were Debbie and Bill Stafford, who said the trail is proposed to stretch across the rear of their property and they want no part of it. They emphatically stated the town has no right to condemn their property for the trail.

proposed trail were mentioned at the meeting, including routing it along Summerfield Road or along U.S. 220. Town representatives said, however, either of those options would likely lead to more problems than the current proposal.

Alicia Flowers, a town council member who attended the committee meeting, said she’d encourage the town to get all trail easements approved before investing in design.

Near the beginning of the Trails and Open Space Committee meeting, Debbie Stafford told town leaders: “Don’t shove it (the trail) down our throats.”

Also discussed was how such a trail might affect property values. Alex Ashton, who works in property and parks management for Guilford County, said “on the whole” properties that border trails, nature preserves and the like increase in value as a result.

The town’s 2013-2014 fiscal year budget includes a line item of $250,000 for trail design and development, although a price for the design has not been confirmed; the design fee typically represents 15 to 20 percent of the total construction cost of the trail, according to a statement by Whitaker in a previous meeting.

Much of the meeting that lasted more than two hours involved committee, council and staff members reassuring the Staffords and other property owners they have no intention of doing so. “I’ve never heard anyone on the town council say they are ready to condemn property for this project,” Whitaker said. Sue Beeson, a member of the Trails and Open Space Committee, took it a step further. “I’d say forget the trails before I’d say to condemn someone’s property,” she said. Whitaker confirmed a condemnation would require a majority vote of council members. Several options pertaining to the

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But several residents said they weren’t concerned about a potential hike in property values. “Everyone in our neighborhood bought tranquility,” one man said. The decision to develop the 2.7-mile trail section that would end at the community park is founded on the town’s comprehensive plan, adopted in 2010, in which residents voiced support for additional trails and greenways. Whitaker said it may be time to reconsider the town’s commitment, noting a public hearing on the matter would be a good idea when the trail design is presented to the council. “It’s a huge financial commitment,” Whitaker said. “We all need to know what the citizens really want.”

“I think that’s very, very important,” she said.

Those involved with the trail development project encouraged individuals to keep open minds. “We need to get on the same page,” said Mayor Tim Sessoms. “If this isn’t the solution, what is the solution? That’s all we’re interested in.” As for condemnation, he said, “I’ve never heard anyone say they’re anywhere near ready to condemn property.” Lambrecht promised his committee would continue working. “We’re going to look,” he said. “The solution’s out there. I’m not ready to throw in the towel yet.”

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LANDSCAPE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY I own an established lawncare/landscape business, but due to declining health, I am looking for a young, energetic, entrepreneurial-minded individual with knowledge of plants and design to step in and take over my business. I have equipment, contracts, accounts and many leads that will equip the right individual to continue to build an already successful year-round business. If you love the outdoors, people, and are mechanically inclined enough to operate and maintain equipment, please respond to the following email: landscapeguilfordco@gmail.com. Tell me brieﬂy about your experience and a way to get in contact with you. LANDSCAPE & HARDSCAPE help wanted. Experience preferred but not a must. Military veterans encouraged to apply. A clean driving record is a must – do not apply if you do not have a clean record! Full-time or part-time, references will be checked. One Guy & A Machine. Apply via email to joe@oneguyandamachine.com or call (336) 382-4767. Visit us online at www. oneguyandamachine.com.

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HIRING LANDSCAPE FOREMAN Growing, local company seeking a well-spoken, marketing-knowledgeable/experienced professional with strong leadership skills, exceptional work ethic, five star customer service skills and knowledge of industry. Must be able to work independently as well as with a team, and have managerial and administrative abilities. Good standing NCDL a must. Licensed turf chemical applicator or ability to become licensed – company will pay for exam fees if needed. Military vets strongly encouraged to apply. Aggressive starting pay depending on experience and background. Please send resumé in confidence to joe@oneguyandamachine.com. We will check references and perform a background check.

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FREE POOR MAN’S SUPPER, Saturday, March 22, 5-7pm, Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, Mt. Carmel Church Road, off Hwy. 65 & Belews Creek Road, Stokesdale. Includes pinto beans and all the ﬁxins, plus dessert & drinks. Everyone is welcome! FREE! Call Margaret with any questions, 993-2739. KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Friday, March 21, 9am-7pm and Sat., March 22, 8am-1pm, First Baptist Church Preschool, 1000 West Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Visit www.fbcgso.org/consignment_sale for more info. SOUTHERN IDEAL HOME SHOW, FridaySunday, March 28-30, Greensboro Coliseum Complex. See display ad on page 3 for more info. VIVA LAS VEGAS CASINO NIGHT, Saturday, April 5, 7-10pm, Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens, Kernersville. A community night of fun to support the safety of our students, sponsored by Oak Ridge Elementary PTO. See display ad on page 12.

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GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

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GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofing.com.

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lawn carE / landScaping CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServiceNC.com. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706. WILTON YARD CARE Spring clean-up, trimming, pine needles, mulch, landscaping. (336) 404-0489. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632. A PLUS LANDSCAPING & Maintenance. We do it all, and now we are taking new fullmaintenance contracts with $100 off first month! Offer ends April 4, 2014. $25 off each referral! Call today (336) 285-8172. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.

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WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647.

LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

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MASONRY MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. CUSTOM HARDSCAPES Let us help create your custom outdoor living space. Patios, stone walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens, ﬁrepits, or resurface your brick stoop in bluestone. Call One Guy & A Machine, (336) 382-4767. www. oneguyandamachine.com. Lic/ins.

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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION. 26 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

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ROOFING RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

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Used computers, website design. Info at Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. MELDA’S HAIR DESIGNS welcomes Laura Martinez (bilingual), specializing in all beauty services: hair, facials, sugar waxing, manis & pedis. 643-7799 or 552-0796.

 MISC. FOR SALE ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles & so much more! 305 Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Consignors needed, please call (336) 992-2469. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am8pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

FABULOUS FINDS Accepting spring/summer ladies’ clothing & accessories on consignment, along with furniture and home décor. March Mania Special – will waive $5 annual fee for new or existing consignors, plus earn more (50/50 split!). 112/114 S. Main Street, downtown Kernersville. (336) 992-4550, fabulousﬁndsconsignments.com.

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OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, March 23, 1-4pm. Loaded with extras! Vineyards community, 6994 Toscana Trace, Summerﬁeld. Beautiful 4BR, 4BA transitional home features master on main w/sitting room, his/her closets & vanities, main-level guest BR & fabulous 3-season room! Custom kitchen w/white cabinetry & upgraded granite tops. High ceilings & magniﬁcent moldings. Upstairs boasts 2BR & 2 bonus room areas, one w/grandkids reading nooks! It’s a MUST SEE! $639,000. (336) 669-1199, forsalebyowner.com Listing ID #23979252.

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4202 Ballard Farm Road A great combination – location & a great home! With 3 spacious BR & 3 BA, this home is ready to move in. Huge bonus room on lower level w/full bath & laundry – great for in-law or teenager suite! Wooded private back yard on cul-de-sac. Easy commute & great neighborhood & schools! $254,900

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5973 Pepper Road Oak Ridge gem on rolling and private 1.85 acres. 1-year home warranty, updated interior, fresh paint/carpet, 2-car carport and multiple storage buildings. 3BR/2BA and bonus. Oak Ridge/NW schools. $189,999

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